Cardiology Nurse Practitioner - Freeport, IL

Mercyhealth, a community-based healthcare network serving southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois, is seeking a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team at Mercyhealth Specialty Care Clinic - Stephenson St. & Mercyhealth Memorial Hospital in Freeport, IL
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Mercyhealth's Mission: "Exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better." Touching lives invigorates, inspires and drives us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism.

• Provide comprehensive cardiology care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, offering continuity for patients across the care spectrum
• Full-time position with a highly desirable schedule, no weekend call; 1st call only two nights per week
• Manage a patient panel in a collaborative practice environment with autonomy and immediate physician support available
• Work in a well-equipped clinic featuring 8 exam rooms, a dedicated pacemaker room, and on-site diagnostics including EKGs and Dopplers
• Join a department actively growing to meet the strong demand for cardiology services in the community
• Supported by a robust care team including RNs, LPNs, Medical Assistants, and an Operations Team Lead

• Provide high-quality patient care for a predominantly adult and geriatric population (approximately 75% Medicare)
• Manage an average of 16 office patients per day, performing assessments, follow-ups, and chronic disease management
• Assist with pacemaker evaluations and supervise cardiac stress tests
• Champion patient education on heart failure management, lifestyle modifications, and medication adherence to reduce hospital readmissions
• Participate in triage and workflow processes to ensure patients are directed to the appropriate provider
• Collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care

• Current Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) licensure in Illinois (or eligibility)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience in Cardiology preferred (or strong desire to specialize)
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based care model with excellent communication skills

• $95,280 - $144,976
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement plans (403(b), 457(b)), disability, and life insurance
• CME allowance and opportunities for professional development